Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6) - Speech and Language Therapy - Cardiff and Vale University Health Board - #1665494
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
We are looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) with excellent clinical and communication skills to join the Cardiff Community Resource Team (CCRT). The post holder will work within a close MDT to promote the independence of adults living in their own homes and within the care sector. They will demonstrate enthusiasm, compassion and the ability to problem solve creatively.
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The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The post holder will manage an independent, complex caseload, providing specialist assessment, diagnosis, intervention, management and discharge to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties associated with a wide range of acquired conditions.
The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, liaising with other agencies and disciplines within the health and social care sector to promote the independence of clients living at home and within care settings.
The post holder will take part in service development projects including complex audits. They will participate in the in-service training of Speech and Language Therapists and Assistants and teaching/training of external service users and other professions. They will supervise and provide clinical support to more junior Speech and Language Therapy staff and provide clinical placements for undergraduate SLT students.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has an important job to do. What we do matters because it’s our job to care for people and keep them well. We all want to do this to the best of our abilities – but we know that good intentions are not always enough.
At Cardiff and Vale University Health Board our values and example behaviours are:
We care about the people we serve and the people we work with
We trust and respect one another
We take personal responsibility
We treat people with kindness
We act with integrity
Our values guide the way we work and the way we behave with others. Post holders will be expected at all times to behave in accordance with our values demonstrating commitment to the delivery of high quality services to patients.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
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